Unit 1 Objectives and General Outline
Unit 1:
Objectives: After successful completion of this unit the student will be able to:
1. Understand the difference between precision and accuracy.
2. Convert between Standard and Scientific notation.
3. Perform mathematic operations involving significant figures.
4. Understand the fundamental principles of the metric and SI
systems.
5. Solve problems utilizing dimensional analysis and factor
labeling.
A. Measurements in chemistry
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Precision
Accuracy
Standard notation
Scientific notation
Converting
a. Standard notation to Scientific notation
b. Scientific notation to standard notation
B. Significant figures
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Defined
Why we need them?
Adding / Subtracting with
Multiplying and dividing with
Combined operations
C. SI system
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Length
mass
volume
time
current
temperature
amount of substance
D. SI system Derived units
1. Area
2. Density
3. Pressure
E. Chemistry Problem solving
1. Dimensional Analysis
2. Factor label method
3. Handout problem solving strategies